Headlamp Replacement Oldsmobile
Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the front fascia
at the front fender. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Apply masking tape to the forward edge of the fender and the fascia
in order to prevent damaging the following components during removal and installation:
- Remove the 4 bolts (2) that retain the headlamp
module (3) to the vehicle.
- In order to disengage the locator pin from the fender, remove
the headlamp module (3) using the following steps:
4.1. | Lower the inboard edge of the headlamp. |
4.2. | Lift the outboard edge of the headlamp. |
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).
- Remove the park lamp socket by completing the following steps:
6.2. | Turn the tang in a counterclockwise direction. |
- Turn the headlamp bulbs in a counterclockwise direction in order
to remove the bulbs.
Installation Procedure
- Turn the headlamp bulbs
in a clockwise direction in order to retain the bulbs.
- Install the park lamp socket by turning the socket in a clockwise
direction until the tang on the socket engages the retainer on the headlamp.
- Connect the electrical connectors (1).
- Install the headlamp to the vehicle. Verify that the locator pin
on the headlamp is seated properly to the fender.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the bolts (2)
in order to retain the headlamp.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).
- Remove the masking tape from the fender and from the fascia. Remove
the tape residue as needed.
- Install the front bumper fascia to the fender. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
in Bumpers.
- If a new headlamp was installed, remove the horizontal aim adjuster
restrictor from the headlamp. Discard the restrictor.
- Aim the headlamp. Refer to
Headlamp Aiming
.
Headlamp Replacement Buick
Removal Procedure
Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly
could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal
injury:
• | Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing
the bulb. |
• | Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete. |
• | Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb. |
• | Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass. |
• | Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb. |
• | Properly dispose of the used bulb. |
• | Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children. |
- Remove the front bumper fascia from the front fender. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
in Bumpers.
- Remove the front cornering lamp. Refer to
Cornering Lamp Replacement
.
- Remove the 4 bolts (2) that retain the headlamp to the
vehicle.
- Remove the headlamp module (3).
- Disconnect the electrical connectors (1).
- Turn the headlamp bulbs in a counterclockwise direction in order
to remove the bulbs.
Installation Procedure
- Turn the headlamp bulbs
in a clockwise direction in order to retain the bulbs.
- Connect the electrical connectors (1).
- Install the headlamp module (3) to the vehicle.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the bolts (2)
in order to retain the headlamp.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9.5 N·m (84 lb in).
- Install the front cornering lamp. Refer to
Cornering Lamp Replacement
.
- Install the front bumper fascia to the front fender. Refer to
Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
in Bumpers.
- If a new headlamp module was installed, remove the horizontal
aim adjuster restrictor from the headlamp. Discard the restrictor.
- Aim the headlamp. Refer to
Headlamp Aiming
.